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    how do I be come a bounty hunter?

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    Derick,

    You can start by reading your state laws on the matter...

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    This should help some more.

    Quote Originally Posted by Derick Simmons
    how do I be come a bounty hunter?
    Michigan Bail Enforcement Agents

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    I am a Process Server by trade so finding people is my thing but, I want to get into Bounty Hunting so, do you know anyone who can take me on to show me the ropes.

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    Maurice,

    Look in the yellow pages for Bail Bonds Companys. Plus coming to the Forms will help you as well.

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    Please check with your state laws first.

    Quote Originally Posted by Maurice A Brown
    I am a Process Server by trade so finding people is my thing but, I want to get into Bounty Hunting so, do you know anyone who can take me on to show me the ropes.
    Try here to get on the Threshold of BEA/FEA
    Bounty Hunter kit through IPIU

    I took it and it helped alot. Besides you need to know the basics and then check with your state office to make sure you know what to do accordingly.

    Good luck and let me know.

    Omar

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    Cool

    I always wanted to become a Bounty Hunter (mom too!), just didn't know how to get started till I visited IPIU. So lately I have been looking into it.

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    I'm interseted in becoming a Bounty hunter in minnesota what will I need to do.

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    There is no licensing requirements for Colorado to be a private investigator does the same apply to being a process server or bounty hunter. Looked at Colorado law but the reading didn't say one way or the other

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    Quote Originally Posted by Omar Castro
    Try here to get on the Threshold of BEA/FEA
    Bounty Hunter kit through IPIU

    I took it and it helped alot. Besides you need to know the basics and then check with your state office to make sure you know what to do accordingly.

    Good luck and let me know.

    Omar
    Hi Omar,
    I find your threads all over the forums,
    I tried to access the link and was denied admission. Does this mean i have to wait for my level 4 or?
    I sent back my credentials package and am awaiting my test workbook.
    Thanks for all the info you give us out here.
    Steve Lofing

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    Anyone interested in bounty hunting in California needs to look up PC 1299 it covers all the requirements. Then they need to be persistant and professional with the Bail Bondsman in the area you want to work.

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    What are the requirements for bounty hunter? How do they differ from P.I.

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    Laws for MO

    Quote Originally Posted by Stacy Moll
    What are the requirements for bounty hunter? How do they differ from P.I.

    Stacy-saint louis, Mo
    Stacy,

    Here is what I've found on the laws in MO.

    Licensing Requirements for Agents.
    ***Missouri has extensive licensing provisions for "bail enforcement agents."***

    A. VERNON'S ANNOTATED MISSOURI STATUTES TITLE XXIV. BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 374. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE REGULATION OF BAIL BOND AGENTS 374.700. Definitions

    "Bail bond agent", a surety agent or an agent of a property bail bondsman who is duly licensed under the provisions of sections 374.700 to 374.775, is employed by and is working under the authority of a licensed general bail bond agent;

    "Division", the division of insurance of the state of Missouri;

    "General bail bond agent", a surety agent or a property bail bondsman, as defined in sections 374.700 to 374.775, who is licensed in accordance with sections 374.700 to 374.775 and who devotes at least fifty percent of his working time to the bail bond business in this state;

    "Property bail bondsman", a person who pledges United States currency, United States postal money orders or cashier's checks or other property as security for a bail bond in connection with a judicial proceeding, and who receives or is promised therefor money or other things of value;

    "Surety bail bond agent", any person appointed by an insurer by power of attorney to execute or countersign bail bonds in connection with judicial proceedings, and who receives or is promised money or other things of value therefor.

    B. 374.710. License required for bail bond agents—exception

    Except as otherwise provided in sections 374.700 to 374.775, no person or other entity shall practice as a bail bond agent or general bail bond agent, as defined in section 374.700, in Missouri unless and until the department has issued to him a license, to be renewed each year as hereinafter provided, to practice as a bail bond agent or general bail bond agent.

    C. 374.715. Application, form, qualifications, fee--monetary assignment required, amount, effective when

    Applications for examination and licensure as a bail bond agent or general bail bond agent shall be in writing and on forms prescribed and furnished by the department, and shall contain such information as the department requires.

    Each application shall be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant is a citizen of the United States, is at least twenty-one years of age, is of good moral character, and meets the qualifications for surety on bail bonds as provided by supreme court rule.

    Each application shall be accompanied by the examination and application fee set by the department. In addition, each applicant for licensure as a general bail bond agent shall furnish proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant, or, if the applicant is a corporation or partnership, that each officer or partner thereof has completed at least two years as a bail bond agent, as defined in sections 374.700 to 374.775, and that the applicant possesses liquid assets of at least ten thousand dollars, along with a duly executed assignment of ten thousand dollars to the state of Missouri, which assignment shall become effective upon the applicant's violating any provision of sections 374.700 to 374.775.

    D. 374.720. Examination notice--form--content—reexamination

    Each applicant for licensure as a general bail bond agent, after complying with this section and the provisions of section 374.715, shall be issued a license by the department unless grounds exist under section 374.755 for denial of a license.

    Each applicant for examination and licensure as a bail bond agent, after complying with the provisions of section 374.715, shall appear for examination at the time and place specified by the department. Such examination shall be as prescribed by the director as provided under section 375.018, RSMo, and shall be designed to test the applicant's knowledge and expertise in the area of surety bonds in general and the practice of a bail bond agent, as defined in sections 374.700 to 374.775, in particular.

    The applicant shall be notified of the result of the examination within twenty working days of the examination. Any applicant who fails such examination may, upon reapplication and payment of the reexamination fee set by the department, retake the examination.

    E. 374.730. License, annual renewal, fee

    All licenses issued to bail bond agents and general bail bond agents under the provisions of sections 374.700 to 374.775 shall be renewed annually, which renewal shall be in the form and manner prescribed by the division and shall be accompanied by the renewal fee set by the division.

    F. 374.735. Examination not required, when

    The division may, in its discretion, grant a license without requiring an examination to a bail bond agent who has been licensed in another state immediately preceding his applying to the division, if the division is satisfied by proof adduced by the applicant that his qualifications are at least equivalent to the requirements for initial licensure as a bail bond agent in Missouri under the provisions of sections 374.700 to 374.775.

    G. 374.740. Nonresident license requirements

    Any person applying to be licensed as a nonresident bail bond agent or nonresident general bail bond agent who has been licensed in another state shall devote fifty percent of his working time in the state of Missouri and shall file proof with the director of insurance as to his compliance, and accompany his application with the fee set by the board and, if applying for a nonresident general bail bond agent's license, with a duly executed assignment of twenty-five thousand dollars to the state of Missouri, which assignment shall become effective upon the applicant's violating any provision of sections 374.700 to 374.775. Failure to comply with this section will result in revocation of the nonresidence license. The assignment required by this section shall be in the form and executed in the manner prescribed by the division. All licenses issued under this section shall be subject to the same renewal requirements set for other licenses issued under sections 374.700 to 374.775.

    H. 374.750. Refusal to issue or renew license--applicant's right to hearing

    The division may refuse to issue or renew any license required pursuant to sections 374.700 to 374.775 for any one or any combination of causes stated in section 374.755. The division shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the refusal and shall advise the applicant of his right to file a complaint with the administrative hearing commission as provided by chapter 621, RSMo.

    I. 374.765. License requirement violation, penalties
    Any person who practices as a bail bond agent or general bail bond agent, or who purports to be a bail bond agent, or general bail bond agent as defined in section 374.700, without being duly licensed under sections 374.700 to 374.775 is

    (1) For the first such offense, guilty of an infraction;

    (2) For the second and each subsequent offense, guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

    Any licensed bail bond agent who knowingly violates the provisions of one or more of subdivisions (3), (4), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), or (15) of subsection 1 of section 374.755 shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
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    Hello,
    I hope some-one can help! I'm really interested in becoming a bounty hunter. However, I am in the UK. Is there a body I can apply to here or do I still need to apply some-where abroad?
    Any help is appreciated!
    Thanks, Bethan.

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    I am also interested in becoming a Bounty Hunter in Indiana. I've looked but haven't come up with much. What do I need to learn or know to become one?

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    I have noted down all this useful information though as I am sure there are many different parts of bounty hunting. Thank you for posting.

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    Re: How Do I become a bounty hunter?

    only test!!

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    Re: How Do I become a bounty hunter?

    Nicole,
    If I can be of any help just let me know.
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    Re: This should help some more.

    Quote Originally Posted by Omar Castro View Post
    THANKS
    For the info
    i was looking all over for this and still looking for the opportunity to grow in the michigan area

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